What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Clinical Diabetes Educator position at GENNTE Technologies?
Summary:
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Clinical Diabetes Educator is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education and care for patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and patients at high risk of developing diabetes in a clinic setting.
Education is provided via telephonic communication, video teleconferencing, and in-person education sessions.
This at times does require village travel.
Educator will be responsible for ordering labs for patients according to hospital policies.
Educator will be responsible for documenting education in electronic health record.
This position will assist in the planning, coordinating and providing of diabetes-related health promotion activities in the facility.
Patients and activities are accessed via multiple village trips per month.
Educator will work closely with village clinic and hospital staff to promote diabetes standards of care and inform of new advances in diabetes care.
Educator assists Diabetes Coordinator with maintenance of the Diabetes Registry and grant requirements.
Educator works closely with the Registered Dietitian Clinical Diabetes Educator and Diabetes Pharmacist to ensure comprehensive care of clients.
Educator participates in all program outreach activities such as monthly Diabetes Support Groups and radio shows, media campaigns, and special events.
Educator participates in department planning and goal setting to achieve excellence in patient care and partnership with our tribal leaders.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required:
Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution.
Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
New graduates (with relevant license-see below) may be considered.
Must obtain valid CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) certification within 2 yrs.
Salary : $114,296 - $148,585
